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Henselder Family History

Henselder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henseler, Hensler, Helder, Hensell, Hensley, Gensemer, Kensler

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Where is the Henselder family from?

You can see how Henselder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henselder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Henselder family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Henselder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Henselder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henselder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henselder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henselder. 100% of Henselder men worked as a Factory Hand.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    100%

What Henselder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Henselder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henselder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Henselder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Henselder. For the veterans among your Henselder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henselder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Henselder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Henselder in 1959 was 41, and 93 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henselder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henselder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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